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Ken Andreassen

Building Contractor
Milton,OTA

Summary

Customer-oriented General Manager with 49 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated [Industry] professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Self Employed Building Contractor

Self
03.2009 - Current
  • Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
  • Adhered to building codes and regulations in planning and construction phases for full project compliance.
  • Analyzed building plans and prepared bids to deliver timely, cost-effective project completion.
  • Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
  • Obtained construction permits and verified compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Managed large-scale construction projects within cost, quality and time constraints,
  • Implemented strategies to reduce costs, improve productivity and reduce waste.
  • Reviewed contractor invoices, approving payments on acceptable work.
  • Mentored and trained construction crews on best practices for high-performing site teams.
  • Collaborated with architects and subcontractors to devise cost-effective construction solutions.
  • Performed regular inspections of job sites to verify staff and subcontractor observance of important safety protocols.
  • Resolved conflicts between contractors, suppliers and subcontractors to eliminate workflow disruptions.
  • Assessed [Type] project plans, spoke with clients, or designers and visited job site to better understand project scope and client desires.
  • Developed construction plans, schedules and budgets to achieve stakeholder objectives.
  • Maintained optimal cost controls by making affordable supplier purchases and negotiating lower prices.
  • Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
  • Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
  • Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
  • Developed and implemented construction plans according to client specifications and expectations.
  • Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
  • Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
  • Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration.
  • Negotiated labor contracts with general contractors and subcontractors.
  • Analyzed and evaluated construction bids to select most cost-effective contractors.
  • Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
  • Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and manufacturer's representatives.
  • Collaborated with structural engineers to evaluate structural integrity of projects.
  • Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
  • Scheduled utility service providers according to project timelines.
  • Oversaw effective disposal of construction waste and implemented programs to increase use of recycled materials.
  • Used computer software to design construction plans and perform calculations.

General Manager

Wood Solutions
08.2001 - 09.2006
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
  • Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
  • Provided strategic oversight of marketing and promotional campaigns to keep campaigns aligned with overall goals and objectives.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones, and tailor products to individual markets.
  • Enhanced and redefined organizational structure to maintain competitive edge across territories.
  • Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
  • Improved productivity while reducing staffing and operational costs by 200%
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.

Joinery Division Manager

Naylor Love Construction Ltd
03.1996 - 06.2001
  • Supervised daily planning, coordination and administration for division operations.
  • Controlled costs by streamlining operations and reducing waste.
  • Established clear and consistent policies and procedures.
  • Handled escalated complaints involving division operations and work of personnel under supervision.
  • Set and oversaw division budgets in excess of $1.8M per year.
  • Communicated and collaborated with stakeholders to achieve division objectives.
  • Exercised independent judgment in onboarding, training and motivating division staff to maximize performance.
  • Achieved profit and loss objectives through effective [Type] and [Type] processes.
  • Met divisional objectives by recruiting and qualifying vendor and trade bases.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
  • Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
  • Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
  • Aligned company goals with customer outcomes and increased satisfaction by automating contact management systems.
  • Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
  • Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
  • Delivered recommendations to long-term accounts to promote brand awareness to key audience.
  • Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Drove sales by developing multi-million dollar contract sales.
  • Facilitated business by implementing practical networking techniques.

Branch Manager

Colonial Homes
03.1992 - 09.1995
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
  • Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
  • Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
  • Complied with regulatory guidelines and requirements.
  • Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales.
  • Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
  • Consulted customers to boost product sales and services.
  • Resolved various issues impacting sales management and business operations.
  • Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring, and termination processes and coaching employees on company protocol and payroll operations.
  • Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
  • Boosted sales and customer loyalty through incentive programs.
  • Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
  • Evaluated project applications and verified with outline specifications to approve, reject and recommend adjustments.

Sales and Marketing Manger

Colonial Homes
11.1991 - 03.1992
  • Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
  • Completed in-depth reviews of market conditions and customer preferences.
  • Tracked various product sales and costs by analyzing and entering sales, business data and expenses.
  • Updated social media platforms with latest news and corporate details.
  • Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development.
  • Updated customer database and generated lists and counts for direct marketing projects.
  • Met with vendors to assess products, inquire about services and negotiate pricing.

Education

No Degree -

5th Form Rangitoto College
North Shore, NZ

Diploma - The Study of Building Healthy Homes And Living Env

Institute of Building Biology And Ecology
Auckland, NZ
02.1991

Certificate in Land And Resource Management - Studying The Environmental Impact of Industry

Bay of Plenty Polytech
Whitianga, NZ
08.1990

Learning To Build Architectural Homes - Building And Architectural Skills

On Site Training As A Builder
Whangaparaoa, NZ
05.1981

Cabinetmaking And Joinery

Cabinetmaker And Joiner Apprenticeship
Worksite And University Block Courses
05.1978

Skills

  • Knowledgeable in Construction Safety
  • Exemplary Communication
  • Project Leadership
  • Schedule Management
  • Operational Standards
  • Project Specifications
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Strategic Plans
  • Quantity Calculations
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Effective Written and Verbal Communication
  • Safety Procedures
  • Methods of Production
  • Project Commissioning
  • Project Planning
  • Job Bidding
  • On-Time Project Delivery
  • Residential and Commercial Construction
  • Permitting
  • Contract Preparation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Site Inspection
  • Job Assignments
  • Historical Restoration
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Estimating Hours
  • Residential Projects
  • Production Standards
  • Project Supervision
  • Price Proposals
  • Code Compliance
  • Financial Controls
  • Quality Production
  • Commercial Construction
  • Team Assignments
  • Project Coordination
  • Control Production
  • Managing Projects
  • Production Planning
  • Production Goals
  • Supply Management
  • Construction Site Management

Timeline

Self Employed Building Contractor

Self
03.2009 - Current

General Manager

Wood Solutions
08.2001 - 09.2006

Joinery Division Manager

Naylor Love Construction Ltd
03.1996 - 06.2001

Branch Manager

Colonial Homes
03.1992 - 09.1995

Sales and Marketing Manger

Colonial Homes
11.1991 - 03.1992

No Degree -

5th Form Rangitoto College

Diploma - The Study of Building Healthy Homes And Living Env

Institute of Building Biology And Ecology

Certificate in Land And Resource Management - Studying The Environmental Impact of Industry

Bay of Plenty Polytech

Learning To Build Architectural Homes - Building And Architectural Skills

On Site Training As A Builder

Cabinetmaking And Joinery

Cabinetmaker And Joiner Apprenticeship

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